PHY 1000 - Introduction to Physics

Credits: 4 (3 + 2)

Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests and high school algebra or equivalent

Description: An introductory survey course for nonscientists that emphasizes the main concepts of physics, including mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, and magnetism, light, modern physics, and relativity. The accompanying laboratory work is designed to illustrate the material discussed in the lectures.

General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences

Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1